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Statement from MEMA Director on Office of Inspector General Report “I want to address the report issued today by the federal Office of Inspector General about the Coastal Retrofit Mississippi Program. While the OIG recommends deobligating 29 million dollars … Continue reading →

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Jackson, Miss. – Gov. Phil Bryant declared a state of emergency this afternoon for areas affected by flooding and issued an executive order mobilizing the Mississippi National Guard to assist with any needed high-water rescues. According to the National Weather … Continue reading →

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Jackson, Miss. – Gov. Phil Bryant declared a state of emergency this afternoon for areas affected by flooding and issued an executive order mobilizing the Mississippi National Guard to assist with any needed high-water rescues. According to the National Weather … Continue reading →

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PEARL –Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Director Robert Latham offers assistance to states along the U.S. East Coast which could be impacted by Hurricane Sandy this weekend or early next week. Latham has communicated with more than a dozen emergency management directors … Continue reading →

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The Mississippi Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program maintains state emergency response plans and procedures associated with preparation and response to an incident at the two nuclear plants affecting areas within Mississippi. Learn More.

Floods can be slow or fast-rising but generally develop during a period of days. Taking precautions now will help reduce the amount of structural damage to your home and property should a flood occur. Learn More.

Every part of Mississippi is susceptible to winter weather conditions that include ice and snow storms. While they are not common occurrences like severe thunderstorms and tornadoes we must still be prepared. Learn More.